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56. May I add that a friend of mine with an aggressive, terminal cancer has

Sat Jun 24, 2017, 08:54 AM

Jun 2017

been on experimental immunotherapy and somehow has already lived past the date when 100% of victims die. The cancer has been beaten back enough that she is actually able to enjoy a bit of travel. That's unheard of for her type of cancer. There is always hope for at least a longer timeline for your sister!

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UPDATE: An update on my sister's cancer diagnosis [View all] hamsterjill Jun 2017 OP

To you! Timmygoat Jun 2017 #1

Thank you very much. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #19

Peace and blessings to you and your family. We will be here for you Tanuki Jun 2017 #2

I know you will. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #20

I agree wholeheartedly Blueplanet Jun 2017 #3

Good analogy. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #16

You sure would be spot-on about that - CONS have no empathy or compassion. calimary Jun 2017 #62

Thank you, calimary. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #64

Stay as strong as you can democrank Jun 2017 #4

Thank you much. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #21

Thinking of You, Your Sister, Your Family. furtheradu Jun 2017 #5

Appreciate that! hamsterjill Jun 2017 #22

I went through the exact same thing with my sister Sugarcoated Jun 2017 #6

I'm sorry you had to go through it. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #23

The hardest thing I've ever gone through Sugarcoated Jun 2017 #68

I'm so sorry the news wasn't good renate Jun 2017 #7

You are absolutely right. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #49

I'm soo sorry, Hamsterjill LeftInTX Jun 2017 #8

Thank you. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #12

Set up a GO FUND ME page for her! Tell her story, MojoWrkn Jun 2017 #9

I'm somewhat familiar with scleroderma...I did not know this about stem cells LeftInTX Jun 2017 #11

Our family is hosting a couple from TX this weekend who are driving through to MojoWrkn Jun 2017 #39

I am grateful she received help!!! hamsterjill Jun 2017 #17

Devastating news -- so sorry elfin Jun 2017 #10

We are looking into clinical trials. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #24

... spanone Jun 2017 #13

What about that Texas, huh? catrose Jun 2017 #14

Thank you for sharing that information! hamsterjill Jun 2017 #18

Thank you--to you and your sister also n/t catrose Jun 2017 #40

Catrose!!!! hamsterjill Jun 2017 #43

Thanks! catrose Jun 2017 #45

My understanding is that when one is diagnosed with cancer......... mrmpa Jun 2017 #15

NEVER count on getting Social Security Disability - it AIN'T easy! MojoWrkn Jun 2017 #41

It's the diagnosis, in this case cancer......... mrmpa Jun 2017 #42

Scleroderma is also fatal if not treated and she underwent MojoWrkn Jun 2017 #61

Similar situation with my cousin. Hell Hath No Fury Jun 2017 #25

We are looking into all possibilities. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #50

Sending peace and hugs to you, your sister and family. gademocrat7 Jun 2017 #26

Thank you much. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #51

Even if they manage to pass that no health care for po' peeples bill , Ligyron Jun 2017 #27

Sorry to hear about the bad news. I will continue to send thoughts and prayers mvd Jun 2017 #28

Thank you for sharing that. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #34

Thank you! mvd Jun 2017 #37

May I add that a friend of mine with an aggressive, terminal cancer has Nay Jun 2017 #56

Thank you! hamsterjill Jun 2017 #59

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, hamsterjill! Different Drummer Jun 2017 #29

Much appreciated. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #52

Best wishes and thoughts to your sister, to you and to your family. (nt) B Stieg Jun 2017 #30

Pro life? mgardener Jun 2017 #31

They don't dflprincess Jun 2017 #46

I am so sorry about the news you have received about your sister. smirkymonkey Jun 2017 #32

Thank you. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #53

I'm so sorry that you have to experience cancer Marthe48 Jun 2017 #33

Thank you. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #35

I have more and will be glad to research Marthe48 Jun 2017 #36

Your sister is in my prayers. n/t totodeinhere Jun 2017 #38

Thank you. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #54

I wish only the best for her, you and your family. irisblue Jun 2017 #44

I know you do. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #55

Your sister should, of course, do whatever she feels is best. Ms. Toad Jun 2017 #47

I couldn't agree more. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #48

prayers for your sisters life and recovery, the current conservative culture is ignorant and toxic YCHDT Jun 2017 #57

Thoughts and prayers TrishaJ Jun 2017 #58

I will keep your sister, & everyone around her, in my thoughts. CaptainTruth Jun 2017 #60

Thoughts and prayers for your whole family Stuart G Jun 2017 #63

love and prayers and the most positive, loving thoughts coming for all of you. your du niyad Jun 2017 #65

I'm so, sorry. I don't know wha else to say... lunamagica Jun 2017 #66

(((Hugs to you both))) Solly Mack Jun 2017 #67